Palace acts on review petition
Malacanang has endorsed to Transportation and Communications Secretary Manuel “Mar” A. Roxas II and Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario for action the letter of tourism industry leader Robert…
PH downplays foreign paper’s warning
Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario dismissed as nothing but a "grossly irresponsible sabre rattling statement" yesterday the recent warning issued by an influential Chinese newspaper for rival West…
No Nabcor fund mess – employees
No fund mess happened under the current management of the National Agribusiness Corp. (Nabcor), its employees said yesterday in reaction to reports that the company has lost billions of pesos.
HCCH Asia-Pacific conference set
The Philippines is hosting the 4th Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) Asia-Pacific Regional Conference from October 26-28 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Makati City.
Gov’t cites heroic war family
An American family who fought alongside Filipinos during World War 2 received several medals from the government in recognition of their "heroism and service to the cause of freedom."
LGBTs report human rights violations
Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender (LGBT) activists have submitted to the United Nations (UN) in Geneva, Switzerland two scathing reports on the violations of the human rights of their community…
New BIR scheme vs cheating
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has started employing a new audit scheme to minimize incidence of tax cheating and enhance voluntary taxpayer compliance. Called “benchmarking,” it was launched yesterday…
WB President arrives for visit
World Bank (WB) Group President Robert B. Zoellick arrived in the Philippines last Tuesday to strengthen its partnership with the country. While in the Philippines, Zoellick will meet President Benigno…
Bill vs underperforming GOCCs backed
A measure that aims to abolish underperforming Government-owned and -Controlled (GOCC) and Government Financial Institutions (GFIs) has been drawing support beyond the House of Representatives as local leaders recognize the…
PAGASA sees low-pressure area
A low-pressure area (LPA) spotted east of the country has a minimal chance of intensifying into a tropical cyclone, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said yesterday.
BI arrests wanted Korean fugitive
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in Seoul, South Korea for blackmail and extortion.
Higaonon farmers harassed, says group
The Kalumbay Regional Lumad Organization (KRLO) has scored the agribusiness firm A. Brown Co. Inc. (ABCI) and the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) for harassing Higaonon farmers in Opol, Misamis…
Filipinos subjected to racist comments
ilipinos are reportedly being subjected to racist comments by the people of New Zealand because of the massive oil spill caused by the grounding of a Filipino-manned ship, according to…
Pupil found dead in classroom
A Grade V pupil was found dead last Thursday by his classmates inside their classroom in Dasmariñas, Cavite, a belated police report said.
451 CV workers get aid
Some 451 workers around Central Visayas are set to benefit from over P2 million in livelihood assistance released by the Department of Labor and Employment to 10 community-based enterprises (CBE’s)…
50% discount for Pinoy centenarians
A measure granting 50 percent discount and value-added tax exemption on the sale of goods and services to Filipino centenarians or those persons 100 years of age or above has…
